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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210.47 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210.47 and 90.42 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210.47 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210.47 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210.47 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 19,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030.70/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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